Products Liability
Own a RYOBI Hedge Trimmer? Check This Recall for Information on Laceration Risks
On June 12, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers. The commission reports that “…the hedge trimmer blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety or trigger control individually rather than engaging the safety and trigger controls simultaneously, posing a laceration hazard.” The CPSC has…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Ozempic
It’s hard to overstate the impact that drugs like Ozempic are having on society. Celebrities admit to using it to shed pounds even as debates over its safety rage on. The class of drugs, GLP-1 agonists, or glucagon-like peptide 1, are well-known by their brand names, which, in addition to Ozempic, include Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro,…
Read MoreOnewheel E-Skateboards Recalled Following Multiple Deaths
The recent recall of all models of Onewheel electric skateboards by Future Motion has brought to light a pressing issue for riders and enthusiasts of these popular self-balancing devices. With reports of four tragic deaths and numerous serious injuries linked to the e-skateboards across the country, consumers have raised concerns about the safety of similar…
Read MoreAn Airbag Recall 8 Years in the Making
When there is a possibly dangerous defect in a product you own, you expect a quick correction. Some companies will issue a voluntary recall immediately, and others may only do so after an investigation (or threat of one) by a government agency. It appears that these investigations are taking longer than they ever have before.…
Read MoreSUVs Are Lacking When It Comes to Back Seat Safety
Many people with children trade in their small passenger vehicles for larger SUVs, thinking that these larger vehicles will provide better protection for themselves and their children if an accident were to occur. However, a disturbing news report is bringing awareness to the fact that SUVs do not offer adequate safety for individuals riding in…
Read MoreDoes Apple’s Crash Detection Technology Work?
Each year, Apple releases a new phone and technology that is supposed to be better than anything on the market. Their key feature this year is crash detection on the Apple Watch and iPhone 14, which is said to detect when you are in a car accident and call emergency services within seconds. There is…
Read MoreElectric Cars Are More Dangerous Than Traditional Vehicles
Electric cars are meant to benefit drivers by saving money and energy. However, new studies show that electric vehicles are more dangerous than conventional cars. EVs have an increased weight, which causes more severe injuries to occupants in traditional vehicles. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists are also at risk of serious injury if they are involved…
Read MoreMaryland Manufacturer’s Miter Saw Recalled Due to Injuries and Lacerations
Close to 1.4 million DeWalt 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter saws sold in the United States were recalled on August 4, 2022. DeWalt received 571 reports about the rear safety guard breaking or detaching, and nine reports of laceration injuries. The recall number of the DeWalt Miter Saws is 22-196. Saws were sold at Home Depot,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Driving in Low Visibility Environments
In April, General Motors recalled more than 680,000 SUVs after a windshield wiper defect was discovered. Manufacturers are concerned that the windshield wipers could possibly fall from the ball joints wearing away. The vehicle models that are currently recalled are the 2014 to 2015 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The company has…
Read MoreWhat Is the Right to Repair?
Last year, there was major headway made on the topic of the right to repair. Federal regulators began to discuss what could be done against unlawful restrictions placed by product manufacturers and their inability to allow consumers to repair their own products. Apple was the first company to begin to allow access to parts and…
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